Comments on: Magazines: An argument in favor of print

By: David Hobby

David Hobby — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:37:22 +0000

1. Economist – the whole world in a compact package. Best way to keep up on the road if no ‘net.

2. Wired – Amazing subject matter, great writing and even better visual treatment.

3. Fast Company – Ditto above, but focuses on The Valley. Should be required reading for every journalist who wants to better understand the world that is leaving us behind.

By: Hillary Pesson

Hillary Pesson — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:43:55 +0000

1. Velvet Park
2. Communication Arts
3. Juxtapoz

By: Carol Holstead

Carol Holstead — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:24:27 +0000

1. GQ
2. National Geographic
3. Real Simple

These are magazines that are as much about their design as their content, as is Esquire (although I believe GQ, whose creative director is Fred Woodward, is visually stronger right now.) I also prefer magazines that are about the long read, such as The New Yorker, in print. But even though I teach design and love the sensory experience of reading and looking at print magazines, I worry about their environmental impact and their place in a sustainable world.

By: Nancy Hamilton

Nancy Hamilton — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:49:39 +0000

To the list of magazines I read or would read in print, I’d add the readable, issues-oriented publication Mother Jones. I, too, like National Geographic and National Geographic Traveler and Esquire. Architectural Digest and House Beautiful have lost a little appeal over the years, but I still enjoy them from time to time. Sadly, the once-beautiful and very meaty association magazine Audubon has slimmed down and become an imitation of the occasionally controversial, always graphicically appealing magazine of lyric prose that Les Line edited when I was a member of its staff.

By: Geoffrey Hiller

Geoffrey Hiller — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:59:27 +0000

From a photographers pov of course nothing can replace seeing your work in print.

1- The Atlantic (Besides the excellent writing- some very nice use of photography)
2- Colors published in Italy with photographers included from around the world.
3-The Fader- Huge with younger photographers/ strong design but can’t say I “get” all of the content.

By: Steve Hill

Steve Hill — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:26:00 +0000

Thanks for the link (and the traffic!)Mindy…

It’s interesting to hear about Esquire – the UK version is struggling at 60,000 a month.

Here are a few UK ones…
1) Private Eye (media goss)
2) New Statesman (love/hate in equal amounts)
3).Net (geeky!)

By: Tom Altman

Tom Altman — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:44:01 +0000

I think people like magazines for the experience – but the trend is fast, fast, faster. I just don;t see that in the magazine business.

It’s almost comical when you subscribe to a magazine and get the Christmas issue in September/October – because they have to print it so early. I mean that is crazy.

By: Gordon Brander

Gordon Brander — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:27:21 +0000

The Economist I love the writing, and it’s an enjoyable way to get a grand view of what’s happening around the world (at a cafe on the weekend, perhaps)
National Geographic
Outside

By: Dave Stanton

Dave Stanton — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:47:06 +0000

1. The Atlantic
2. Scientific American
3. Sports Illustrated